Real Madrid are moving ahead with plans to bring Nico Paz back to the Santiago Bernabéu following the midfielder’s impressive rise in Serie A.
The academy graduate is expected to return to Madrid after spending the last two seasons with Italian side Como, with the club preparing to activate the buy-back clause included in his deal. Real Madrid reportedly have a two-week window, beginning this Monday, to finalize the operation.
Unlike several other major decisions tied to the club’s long-term sporting
project and upcoming presidential election, Nico’s return appears to be straightforward internally. There is broad support within the club for bringing him back, and Florentino Pérez is reportedly able to approve the move without waiting for the election process to conclude.
From Madrid’s perspective, the deal represents a major market opportunity. Re-signing Nico would cost the club around €9 million — a figure viewed as extremely favorable considering the growing interest in him across Europe. Reports in Italy have linked Inter Milan with a potential move worth close to €60 million after his standout performances this season.
Nico had been waiting to see whether Como could secure Champions League qualification before final decisions were made regarding his future. However, regardless of the outcome, his path now appears set to lead back to the Bernabéu.
The Argentine midfielder is expected to be one of the first returning players integrated into Real Madrid’s plans for next season. Another anticipated return is Endrick, whose loan spell away from the club is also coming to an end.
Nico’s stock has risen dramatically over the past year. After emerging as one of Serie A’s most highly rated midfielders, he is now also expected to be part of Argentina’s squad for the upcoming World Cup — another sign of just how quickly his profile has grown.
